Guidelines for Marble Granite Slurry Utilization: A Sustainable Approach Introduction Marble and granite industries generate millions of tonnes of slurry annually, and unregulated dumping often leads to water, soil, and air pollution. To address these concerns, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued detailed guidelines for marble granite slurry utilization. These guidelines aim to…
Online Automated Alerts Generation Protocol for OCEMS: A Complete Guide Introduction The Online Automated Alerts Generation Protocol for OCEMS plays a vital role in environmental monitoring. It helps industries, regulators, and pollution control boards track emissions and effluents in real time. With automated alerts, compliance improves, response time reduces, and monitoring becomes transparent. In today’s…
Ensuring Accuracy: Revised OCEMS Calibration Guidelines by CPCB Introduction To improve data accuracy and meet compliance goals, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) issued new OCEMS calibration guidelines on 29 July 2025. These revised rules now set clear calibration timelines and detailed testing steps. They apply to both air emissions and effluent parameters. As a…
Unlocking Carbon Credit Potential: Offset Mechanism under CCTS Introduction India’s bold climate goals have opened the door to a strong carbon trading system. At its core, the Offset Mechanism under CCTS drives voluntary GHG mitigation. Introduced in December 2023 through a CCTS amendment, it enables non-obligated entities to generate and trade carbon credits. Moreover, the…
Ensuring Environmental Safety: A Complete Guide to Recognition of Environmental Laboratories Under the EPA, 1986 Environmental protection is more crucial than ever. With growing industrialization and urbanization, maintaining the health of our air, water, soil, and ecosystems demands accurate and reliable testing. At the heart of this effort are environmental laboratories — specialized facilities dedicated…
How to Change Login Credentials on EPR Plastic Portal: Step-by-Step Guide Introduction Losing access to your login credentials—whether mobile number, email ID, or both—can be frustrating for any registered entity on the Centralized EPR Portal for Plastic Packaging. Fortunately, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a clear instruction sheet for requesting a change…
PESO Launches Online Form-H License Portal Applications under Gas Cylinder Rules Introduction To streamline licensing and ensure faster regulatory clearances, the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) has introduced an online application system for Form-H licenses under the Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016. Applicants seeking prior approval or licensing for Compressed Hydrogen Gas (CHG) storage or…
Revised CPCB SOPs for Tyre Pyrolysis Units Now Mandatory Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued strict directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, requiring all State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) to comply with the revised Tyre Pyrolysis SOP Compliance. These updated guidelines aim to…
Driving Sustainability: Enforcement Measures for Liquidation of End-of-Life Vehicles in India Introduction: Enforcement ELV Liquidation India India’s growing vehicle population has sparked an urgent need to tackle the environmental and safety challenges posed by End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). To address this, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and…
Strengthening Healthcare Waste Management: Guidelines for Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs) Introduction India’s healthcare infrastructure is expanding fast, leading to a sharp rise in bio-medical waste (BMW) generation. This surge demands strong and sustainable waste management solutions. To address this, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released revised Guidelines for Common Bio-medical Waste Treatment…